Keep it to six moves
New guidance emphasizes simplicity: focus on six core strength moves for a full‑body routine — squats, deadlifts, bench press, pull‑ups, planks and one other compound lift — and prioritize consistency and form. (today.com)(x.com)
TODAY published the piece on March 24, 2026, written by Aryelle Siclait and quoting Dr. Adrian Chavez, Ph.D., a nutrition researcher and coach who holds a doctorate in nutrition and a master’s in exercise science. (today.com) The article invokes the federal Physical Activity Guidelines, which in their second edition advise adults to include muscle‑strengthening activities on two or more days per week. (odphp.health.gov) A short-form post on X by user @Wilberforc71651 compressed the guidance into a briefer list; that social summary differs in wording and emphasis from the expert comments that appear in the TODAY story. (x.com) Industry and coaching resources echo the same idea of focusing on compound lifts as the highest‑return approach for full‑body strength, with recent 3×/week templates built around six main movements gaining traction in trainer communities. (builtwithscience.com) Dr. Chavez publishes longer guidance across platforms — his Nutrition Science Podcast, Substack and YouTube channel — where he expands on programming, technique and consistency for audiences of thousands; his Substack lists more than 1,600 subscribers as of 2026. (drachavez.substack.com; youtube.com/@dr.adrian.chavez) (drachavez.substack.com)
